Lepidostoma Leaf Caddis vs Little Black Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lepidostoma Leaf Caddis | Little Black Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma quercinum | Chimarra obscura |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Philopotamidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lepidostoma Leaf Caddis
A caddisfly named for its association with oak-leaf-rich streams. Larvae build tidy rectangular cases from leaf squares.
Did You Know?
Larvae preferentially select leaf pieces from certain tree species, showing clear dietary preferences.
Little Black Caddis
A small, dark caddisfly that builds finger-shaped silk nets in stream crevices. It is widespread in warm-water streams across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its silk capture tube is among the finest-meshed nets of any caddisfly, trapping microscopic food particles.